Bonnie Jean Anderson, 95, died Sunday (Dec. 10, 2023) at Bradford Villa in Quincy, IL. A lifelong native of Quincy, Bonnie met Howard Anderson whom she married on their shared birthday in 1949 and stayed by his side for 65 years until his death in 2014. When hard times fell during the Great Depression Bonnie was forced to leave school in order to help…

Joseph Robert Genenbacher, age 58, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, shortly after a diagnosis of anaplastic thyroid cancer. Joe was born on November 1, 1965 in Quincy, a son of Robert and Antoinette “Dolly” (Mast) Genenbacher. On April 24, 1993 Joe married his wife Kathy at St. Peter’s Church in Quincy.…

Raymond W. ‘Ray’ Maas, Sr., age 85, of Liberty, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 19, 1938 in Quincy, IL, the son of Elmer and Coletta (Wellman) Maas. He married Margaret Kansteiner on January 24, 1959. She survives. Ray worked for Gardner-Denver of Quincy for 37 years, retiring in 2002. After retirement, he worked for Frese…

Helen Anderson Pool of Quincy, Illinois, Bickford Senior Living, passed away on December 1, 2023 at the age of 100. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ross Pool of Quincy, Illinois. Helen was the last surviving child of the late Albert E. and Esther Sharp Anderson; her siblings, sister Ruth Anderson Botts, and brothers Robert D., George, and Marion Anderson, preceded…

Henry Bernard Geise, age 87, of Quincy, IL and a former resident of Estero, FL, passed away December 1, 2023, at home in Quincy. Henry was born April 3, 1936 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was the son of Bernard Henry and Violet Marie (Wabel) Geise. Henry was the oldest of 4 children and the only son. He loved to tell…

Joan M. Dittmer 79 of Pontiac, IL died Friday December 1, 2023 at 1:22am at Goldwater Care in Pontiac. Joan was born on October 16, 1944 in Quincy, IL a daughter of Giles and Florence (Schreacke) Varner. She married John E. Dittmer on September 7, 1963 in Quincy, IL. He preceded her in death on April 2, 1996. Survivors include: three sons: John (Deanna)…

Russell “Russ” Frank Sparrow, age 65, of Quincy passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1958, in Quincy, the son of Elmer William and Florine Marie (Altgilbers) Sparrow. Russ married Judy Mock on May 1, 2010, in Blessed Sacrament Parish and she survives. Russ was a 1976 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. In…

Sherry A. Smith, age 66, of Quincy, died on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in her home. She was born on September 29, 1957 in Fairbanks, Alaska, the daughter of Dale & Connie (Grotz) Gallamore. Sherry was a home health aide in the Quincy Area. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and going for rides. She liked time spent with her kids and grandchildren. She is survived…

Lawrence (Larry) J. Costigan of Quincy, IL, died unexpectedly the afternoon of November 22, 2023 in his home at 68 years old. Larry was born on February 11, 1955 in Quincy, IL to James (Jim) & Dorothy (Giese) Costigan. He married his high school sweetheart, Gail K. Hess on February 16, 1974 at St. Boniface Church in Quincy. The two were married for 49…

William A. Hulett, age 72, of Quincy, died on Monday, November 20, 2023 in his home. He was born on August 2, 1951 in Quincy the son of Vern and Opal L. (Cline) Hulett. He married Mary Biles on June 10, 1973. She survives. He was of the Christian Faith. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by: His children: Charles Hulett…